Life as a defence partner

15 February, 2012 12:55PM AEST

The life of a defence partner isn't easy.

Army wife of nine years and southern Queensland representative of Defence Families Australia, Caetlin Watch likens it to being a single mum, but married.

"We go through the same things as separation," she says of defence partners.

Defence spouse of 12 years Melissa Hingston established a Facebook group for women in Brisbane whose partners are in the defence forces.

"It's a rollercoaster," says Mel.

"No two days are the same."

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